A12-9720P vs Athlon II X2 240
The A12-9720P is slightly slower than the Athlon II X2 240 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Athlon II X2 240 has a 4% higher base clock.
Integrated
Sockethelp
AM3Bristol Ridge
Codenamehelp
RegorMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)1866 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, A12-9720P or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240. It's 254% faster than the A12-9720P on average across 100+ games, scoring 46/100 vs 13/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Athlon II X2 240 than A12-9720P?expand_more
254% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, A12-9720P or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Athlon II X2 240 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 46/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between A12-9720P and Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
Performance: A12-9720P scores 13/100, Athlon II X2 240 scores 46/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the A12-9720P or Athlon II X2 240 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the A12-9720P or Athlon II X2 240?expand_more
The Athlon II X2 240 is the stronger pick at 46/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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